Over seventy-five creative artists are showcasing their skills at the DDO Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market held at DDO’s beautiful Community Centre Building, spread out over 2 floors.

Make sure you make it to the top to enjoy the view from the heated outdoor rooftop terrace and to imbibe some holiday-themed drinks: 

• Hot drinks: hot chocolate and mulled apple cider (with the option to add a shot of Baileys or rum)
• Mocktails: The Candy Cane (cream soda, milk, peppermint extract, syrup and a candy cane) and The Rudolph (orange juice, cranberry juice and 7 UP)
• Cocktails: The Grinch (melon liqueur, grenadine, rum and 7 UP) and The Snowflake (milk, Baileys, whipped cream, rimmed with white chocolate flakes)
• and… 50% off the first non-alcoholic drink.

Admission to the Holiday Market and all events is FREE along with free parking and coat check

Wend your way through the tables of goodies, including: jewelry, floral arrangements (Zu Zu), accessories (Lulu’s Lanyards), woodworking (Fraser and Son and John McC), body and skin care (Savonnerie Le Chat Noir Nu), ceramics (Pot de Crème), stones, Fox and Feather creations, along with pet products, hats, beads, windchimes, Crocheted Critters, soap, baby gifts, crafts from the Beaconsfield Quilters’ Guild, and, of course, holiday decor.

Handcrafted edible treats go from decadent to wholesome, like Zano Macarons, The Eggnog Shop, Gluten Free Dreams, BonBons Gaal, Kitchy Cupcakes and Chocolat comme ça.

Showcased as well is the Artists’ Association of Dollard’s annual exhibition. Donations at the door are gratefully accepted for the West Island Mission and the Canadian Legion, and at the coat check for Trails Recreation Centre, who run a camp for neurodiverse children. There will also be a fun Lego table for the kids from the Inventor STEM School.

Don’t shop online – head out to support your neighbours and buy their artistic wares in this welcoming atmosphere. Some vendors even give a percentage of their sales to good causes. Here, creative passions are shared and livelihoods supported directly. There’s something for everyone in the family – even you!

Location: Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Center, 12,001 boul. de Salaberry, DDO
corner: Lake Rd
Dates: Sat & Sun Nov 9 & 10
Hours: 10-4
Phone: 514-684-7414
arts@ddo.qc.ca
Wheelchair accessible; public transportation nearby
web site: https://centreartsdollard.com/holiday-market

Artists you can discover here:

2 chefs, A&S Créations, Atelier Antheia, Atelier Chalet, Atelier Maudit, Banfill Ceramics, Beaconsfield Quilters Guild, Bertal Bougie, Bijoux-Art, BonBons Gaal, Boutique Femade, Bsbowzart: Floral Preservations, Chocolat comme ça, Créations Elaheh, Crochet Critters, Créations Giussy Fruit, Elegance in Wood, Elfe du Village, Erth Naturals, Fox & Feather Creations, Fraser and Son, Gaia mosaics, Gateries Buddy Treats, Gharze O Darze, Gluten Free Dreams, Happy Hats by Pat, Hats by Doreen, Ierba, Isabelle et Jacques, Jima Engraving, John McC, Kika Creation, Kitchy Cupcakes, Krème & Cacao, Ladykillers Hot Sauces, LanikArt, Le Papier En Folie, Little Beans Bakery, Love and Sparkle Co., Love Montreal, Lucia Maison de Café, Lucky Beads, Lulu’s Lanyards, L’artisanat de noha, Madame Botanica, Mark Quinsey Photography, Meadowvales Bundles and Baskets, Mika Rhenzy Designs, Mindful Art by Alice, Mon Peluchon, Moonstone & Myth, Moustaoudi, NUTOPIA holistic centre holistique, Patrick Duclos Céramiste, Percy & Pom, Pot De Crème, Pretty Little Things, Project Pomegranate, Rabbit loves Raven, RippleSplash Studio, Rocca Jewelry & Co, Savonnerie Le Chat Noir Nu, Shea Drea, Smashcracklepop, Soins de la peau ‘Kälejen Skincare, Southern Cross, Studio Stefina, Sweet Pop MTL, The Eggnog Shop, Timshel Gems, ValentiniHome, Veni Etiam Photography, Windchimes & Stuff/Carillons Etc., Your KeToRRific Journey, Zano Macarons, Zuzu

Marcelle and Annabelle cosmetics, CW Beggs and Son skincare lines for men and Quebec’s favorite Lise Watier products are all featured at this warehouse sale. You’ll find lipstick, gloss, eyeliner, shadows, blush, mascara, pencils, brushes, cleansing gels, skin creams and nail polish and more.

Marcelle makeup and skin care products were developed for women with sensitive skin. Marcelle has been a trusted brand since 1933, catering to Canadian women’s needs since 1949 and is manufactured and designed in Quebec.

What you find at the sale are a lot of varied make-up items which were limited editions, liquidated items, recently discontinued goods, gift sets and regular products. Prices are up to 80% off regular retail prices.

If you spend $150 or more, you will receive a free gift. Please bring your own shopping bags.

You can reserve free tickets at salesgroupemarcelle.eventbrite.ca This way you do not have to stand in that long line. You book a time, enter at that time, and can shop as long as you would like.

Location: 9456 Cote de Liesse, Lachine, QC H8T 1A1
Autoroute 520 est Service Rd.
Dates: Nov 8-10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24
Time: Fri 4-9, Sat & Sun 9-5
www.marcelle.com
Phone: 800-387-7710

Simms Segal Linwood represents more than 40 brands of  designer clothing lines for women and men – from  LA, NYC and Europe. Now you can attend their 3-day warehouse sale.

To give you an idea of what kinds of brands they sell, these are some names listed on their web site: Alashan cashmere, Alembika, Alquema, Boyish Jeans, Cami NYC, Coney Island Picnic, Current Elliott, D.A.T.E., Dress the Population, Generation Love, Gershon Bram, Herzen’s Angeleganheit, Hoff, Michael Stars, Molliolli Better than Real, Norma Kamali, NVSCO, ottod’Ame, Rue 8isquit, Seductive, Sol and Selene, Wolford

Help them clear out their lines by buying them at clearance prices using cash, Interac, Visa or Mastercard.

Please enter by the front door.

Location: 155 Beaubien ouest, Montréal, QC, H2V 1C5
Corner: l’Esplanade
Phone: 514-849-6011
Dates and Times: May 9: 10-8, May 10: 11-3, May 11: 10-2

FDJ or French Dressing Jeans are my favourite pants. Why? They offer different shaped pants to fit all different shaped women, so they’re bound to have something that fits you well. I like too that for years, they chose to name the styles of pants with female monikers: Suzanne, Olivia, Christina, Peggy. Get to know these girls and you can keep buying the one that suits you.

Their jeans come in every style and with lots of details, prints, slits and lengths. Yes, they do have tops to match as well. Right now they are having a warehouse sale with all of this at 70% off.

You can look on their website for the feel good fit guide and after you measure waist, hips and inseam, you will know which lady to look for in the sale.

On the site, you can learn about seven different types of denim and to decide which feel, stretch and wear you want. And they even teach you how to care for the jeans.

You have only two days in April to be able to get 70% off on these well-made, Quebec brand pants.

Location: 225 Chabanel, suite 105, Montreal, H2N 2C9
Date: April 11 & 12
Time: 10-6:30
FDJ Collection

Premium Retail Group always offers up labels at their fabulous warehouse sales.  This time you have 5 days to buy G-Star Raw clothing at up to 80% off retail prices.

From fashion to fitness, Premium Retail Group warehouse sales always offer trendy styles as they score clearance deals on about 50 famous fashion brands. Keep an eye out for their sales and you will always save money on the latest trends.

Payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Interac accepted. Join the list on their website and become a Facebook friend.

Location: 4330 Garand, St-Laurent QC
Dates: April 10-14
Hours: Wed – Fri 10-7:30, Sat & Sun 10-4:30
www.premiumretailgroup.com

Here is an opportunity to revamp your wardrobe without breaking the bank at this sample sale by Industry and Zoe.

You’ll be happy to see that the fashion brands here include purses and lots of shoes, and running shoes too: minimum, Vagabond shoemakers, FRNCH Paris, Hvisk, Kuwalla, CoLab, Richer Poorer and Praise.

Gather up your fellow fashion enthusiasts and take advantage of the fantastic savings.

Location: 225 Chabanel, suite 468, Montreal H2N 2C9
Date: April 9-11
Time: 9-5
Tel: 514 507-5252
www.industryandzoe.com

Two sites which can help you save money on your food budget, each are dealing with leftover food – Food Hero and Too Good to Go.

Grocery stores have food which is getting close to a best before date. They can no longer sell it. However you can still buy it and still eat it. This week I bough 3 kinds of Lindt chocolate bars for only $1 each.

Food Hero is an app which tells you which grocery stores are clearing out which items. In the Montreal area they are mostly for IGA and Metro.

Restaurants prepare food everyday not knowing who is going to order what. At the end of the day, there are perfectly good meals left over. You can score one of them on the Too Good to Go app They mostly offer around $15 worth of food for $5 or $6. A lot of times it is a mystery bag. Be brave and try some new things. You never know what you might discover.

Websites:
https://www.foodhero.com

https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-ca

 Goldtex has always been a superb childrens’ outlet which is hidden amongst factories in LaSalle – and is worth the trip to find it. The family-run business are experts in the baby business and have always curated a quality selection for you. And not only that – 95% of their stock is from Canadian suppliers and they only sell Canadian approved products which are safe for you kids. 

For Black Friday sales, their offering great deals on their baby equipment: 20% off on Nuna playards, car seats, swings, and 20% off on the Silver Cross Jet 3 stroller including the adapter plus 25% off selected car seats.

Thinking ahead for the holidays, it’s there that you can score a Lionel Messi brand outfit. The Argentine professional footballer has kicked off his line of children’s clothing from sizes 3-14 and you can only buy it at a few stores in Montreal. Other brands you’ll find here in sizes from newborn to 16  are: Nike, Jordan, Levis, Converse, Hurley, French Toast, Nasri, Gusti, Perlimpinpin, and now Messi!.

It’s even easier when you can shop-at-home (from their website) at a store right here in Montreal and keep the money in our own city. They we will also match the price of any in-stock item of a Canadian online retailer.

There’s Perlimpinpin, Halo, Mabymoov, and Jolly Jumper bedding and lots of bottles, hats and shoes at the front along with baby cream by Aleva Health and The Honest Company. Baby accessories are by Chicco, UPPA baby, Safety First, Nuby, Graco, Avent, Dr. Brown, Munchkin, The First Years, Oxo Tot, Boon, Haakaa, and Medela. You can find  strollers, cars seats, high chairs, play yards and swings by Graco, Baby Jogger, Peg Perego, Maxi, Cosi, Safety First and Nuna, UPPA baby. And when you might need them, the upper mezzanine has  fancy party dresses – even for flower girls, suits, tuxedos, outfits for communion, confirmation and baptism.

Feel good about buying from a local second-generation family business who offer you great service, prices and products.

Location: 8875 Salley, LaSalle Click for map 
corner: Dollard Tel: 514-365-9699
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5
Dates: Nov 16-27
www.goldtex.ca
https://goldtex.ca/collections/nuna
Click Here: https://goldtex.ca/collections/sale

We all need boots for winter so it’s especially nice when our very own brand, La Canadienne, has a big sale Before we need them. La Canadienne boots are made for la Canada winters. They know how to keep us warm and dry.

Location: 5745 rue Pare, Mount-Royal
corner: Devonshire
Dates: Nov 16 & 17: 9-8, Sat Nov. 18: 9-4

Sixty multi-generational artists are showcasing their skills at the DDO Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market held at DDO’s beautiful Community Centre Building. Spread out over 2 floors, you can wander the four rooms and also ogle the Artists’ Association of Dollard’s annual exhibition. Make sure you make it to the top to enjoy the view from the heated outdoor rooftop terrace, l’Étoile filante, with a menu of holiday-themed drinks.

Admission to the Holiday Market and all events is FREE along with free parking and coat check

Wend your way through the tables of goodies including: jewelry (Silver Dragon), floral arrangements (Zu Zu), accessories (Elie’s Bows and Lulu’s Lanyards), woodworking (Fraser and Son and John McCracken), body and skin care (Savonnerie Le Chat Noir Nu), ceramics (Pot de Crème) and gift items (Meraki and Artisanat Noha), along with pet products, photography, stationery, paintings, pieces from the Beaconsfield Quilters’ Guild, and holiday decor. Sheep and goats from Microferme Retour au Source help out too as humans craft wool dryer balls, soaps and natural wool right from the source.

Handcrafted edible treats go from decadent to wholesome like Zano Macarons, La Tarterie, Gluten Free Dreams, Bals Provisions, Lab à Mémé, and Chocolat comme ça.

Last year I spotted leather jewelry and card cases, wooden bowls and boards, winter hats and gloves, chocolate, fur ponytail bands, crystals, pottery, pet bows and bowties (okay for humans too), mosaics, soap, paintings, small human sculptures, jewelry, wall sayings, Christmas decorations, baby gifts, button and bead art.

After you walk around the main level’s two rooms, don’t forget that hiding in the back is a windowed Craft Cafe with snacks from Boulangerie Mira. On the second level, you can peruse two more rooms and then look for a doorway which leads to the heated terrace with wide views.

Don’t shop online this year; Head out to support your neighbours and buy their artistic wares in this welcoming atmosphere situated in a beautifully designed building. Some vendors even give a percentage of their sales to good causes. Here, creative passions are shared and livelihoods supported directly (instead of large chain stores). There’s something for everyone in the family – even you!

Location: Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Center 12,001 boul. de Salaberry, DDO
corner: Lake Rd
Dates: Sat & Sun Nov 11 & 12
Hours: 10-4
Wheelchair accessible; public transportation nearby
web site: https://centreartsdollard.com/holiday-market
contact: Special Events Coordinator, Megan Bradley: 514-684-1012 ext. 220 | mbradley@DDO.qc.ca